Couch to 5K- join us if you dare, running is highly addictive!!

But you will, queenjellybelly, you will

Just started Cto5K this week and finished run 2 this morning. Always hated exercise but needs must! Found it really hard & sweating like a trooper by the time I get home but that makes me feel prouder of myself for doing it. 8x1 min runs nearly killed me today but I did it! Can't imagine having to run for 5 mins at a time tho!

Leg better today. Guess I'd better not run today thuogh.

I'm BACK! I can run again!! Ended up taking a week off, then two very very slow runs, this week and today back up to speed again. Still getting the odd niggle, but taking ibuprofen and it's not like it was before where I could barely walk after a run. I missed it so much last week, it's strange how important it has become to me.

nextphase, it is possible to run very very slowly and not be walking, it's a different movement. I think someone said on here once that they were going so slowly they could have probably walked faster but it still counted as they did have two feet off the ground at points! On Monday I was only running at 4.5mph at one point because I've been recovering from a knee injury. 5k in 40 mins with only 9 mins running does sound pretty fast to me. If you were walking briskly at 4mph, that means u were running at over 7 mph to cover that distance. I'd try to slow down to a really gently jog rather than to the walk, even if it is slower than your walking pace.

For those with dodgy knee joints I find it helps to do offroad as well as road running. I have hypermobile knees and so prone to issues, but running offroad is def easier on it. Running on uneven paths or adverse camber also plays mine up.

But if I slow my run, I'll be walking??!!

I do walk quite fast (as in generally, not just the brisk warm up bit) - I did a 5km route last time, which took me 40mins - and thats week 2, so 9mins running, 31 walking?

Am I doing it all too fast?

No not "with a baby" but in "baby steps" LOL

Mine are 20/17/14 !

Me too. On a treadmill and trying to shift a bit of weight.

I'm on a treadmill until I get going & feel a bit fitter & more confident.

It's also more gentle on my slightly dodgy knee joints.

I'm also doing it to lose some weight & improve my fitness.

Great going, Buda! The programme really works, and as long as you don't push yourself unnecessarily you will progress surprisingly fast.

Hello. Can I join too please? (Waves to BIWI!)

I did pop in and post in April but only did two runs and then stopped. I started again last week - in April I only managed to do 6 of the 8 runs so started again at that last week. Did that once but then next run managed the 8. I have now done the 8 runs three times so could move onto W2 tomorrow but am planning on sticking to wk 1 and moving on to wk 2 on Monday.

I am feeling a bit stiff in the legs but am hoping that as I get used to it I will be ok. I have dodgy knees too and they are a bit sore but again hoping they improve.

I am really enjoying it. Especially the feeling afterwards! Am even planning on going out at 6am tomorrow as have lots on and it's the only time I will manage it.

Theas - I only managed 6 of the 8 runs when I started. I think if you do a week on doing four and then a week doing 5 etc you can move up gradually. It's all good for you and the important thing is to not try to do too much at the beginning.

Well I've bitten the bullet and started with my first run last night. Felt so good after finishing. Doing it to improve my fitness and shift some weight.

I'm having to run on a treadmill at the moment as where I am it's too hot for me to run outside. Does anyone else use a treadmill?

Can I join too? After years of procrastinating I did w1d1 and loved it. It felt easy and I'm still on a high. I'm also doing the shred and want to run to improve my mental health (I used running to get rid of my pnd years ago) and to lose weight.

I'm trying to work out how to fit three runs in with three shred sessions a week, plus rest days. Any advice?

Also, I don't have any music on my iPhone. How do I get some so I can listen while running?

Have read this thread for a long time and am glad to finally post as a (novice) runner.

Theas do you mean with a baby? if so, I am. plan do w1r1 tomorrow with 9wk old in buggy and 2yo er running around me in park. Worth a try ;)

how old is/are yours?

Theas, I am now on week 7 having completed a 25 min run last week. When I started the program (a bit longer than 7 weeks ago) I was panicing about the fact that I had signed up for Race for Life and I could just about finish the 60 sec runs. Keep with the program, it works.

I would try some core exercises/gluteal muscle exercises for your hip. I'm not quite sure which bit is bothering you but I have problems with my sacro-illiac joint and I find that if I do some pilates, it really helps the pain. Also try and start off on your other foot for a while. My physio pointed out to me that because I find the one side painful, I try not to use it, which actually makes the muscles weaker and the pain gets worse.

Can't see me ever gettig to 5K! doing 8x1 min runs as per week 1 seems a lot at the moment

Anyone else doing a baby C25K?

I have managed week one with 4 ( nearly, stopped a bit early) 1min runs instead of 8. I just can't do more without fearing damage. I have my new trainers ( lovely they are).

Today my left leg and the rest f me feels fine after going out and a hot bath, but my right leg feels very dodgy (out side of the hip). I am thinking about how i run and it can't be hat assymetric surely?

Well, W1R2 just done. Managed fine, but I'm more tired afterwards than I was on Tuesday. Probably because I had quite a late night, then had to get up early to drop DS3 off for an exam. Normal routine will be resumed next week when I go back to work. I'll have to start running in the evenings then as I'm not really a morning person.

Might go for a little nap now while watching the tennis on TV... then catch up on housework later

My speed isn't picking up much if any. I did another 30 minuter tonight as I don't want to hurt myself, I thought I would do another 5k on friday and see if I can get anywhere near the last time! (my only other 5k time!)

Not sure if I can do the sprinty thingy though, but I may look into the 5k+ podcast that someone mentioned. Or I may do what you are doing dementedma and go back to the beginning, but run/jog instead of jog/walk. I will have to do something as my weight loss is stalling as is my enthusiasm!

Thank you cinnamon. I think I might try something like that on Sunday. I know I'll get there, I've just got to be patient. It was quite humid tonight and I was already feeling quite before I went out. But at least I'm able to run.

Having a break tonight but plan to be out tomorrow. Running at around 9mins per km, so need to get faster to do sub 40 minute 5k

dramaalpaca - that's the beauty of C25K - it slowly increases your fitness and I found I was never stiff or achy.

Welcome scarecrow - if you've been that fit before, I'm sure you'll pick it up again quite quickly. You could start further into the program.

Well done on your 20 mins continuous running gingerpinz.

How is everybody else's running going?

I am frustrated tonight! I went out gain with my DS to do 4k, as I'm trying to build up fitness again after my slight injury. Again, I'm pain free but I found it very difficult to run at any sort of speed. I'm average about 7mins for 1k! I was easily doing under 6 mins only a few weeks ago. Going to try 5k on Friday and a tiny bit of interval training on Sunday.

Hello again all.

Thought I might be a bit stiff & sore after starting C25K again yesterday, but pleased to report that I'm fine so I didn't overdo it. I made sure to do lots of stretches afterwards.

Will let you know how I get on after 2nd run tomorrow.

hi, I'm thinking of starting this as way back into running after DS who is now 9wks.
before pregnant with DD (nearly 2y 6m) I ran 5k regularly and once a week ran 7-12k. after DD didn't run for too long (loss of habit and confidence plus time ) got back up to happy 5-8k though usually only once a.week, sometimes twice. I ran unti17 weeks with this pregnancy but thwn did almost no exercise. since CS been upping walking and doing core and pelvic class for a couple of weeks and will continue.

has anyone else done C25k after having run more before? I jogged a little with buggy to buggy fit class yesterday and wonder if I will get frustrated with want ing to run more sooner and if so if you can cheat little, or would that be silly and counter productive? my weak point is knees but they usually if not always better when run regularly.

Look forward to joining you all and drawing inspiration. I'm.slowly reading back during interminable night windings...